Cite as (APA style): Flaka, A., & Hum, G. (2026). Primary and Secondary Capacities in Different Generations of the Greek Population. The Global Psychotherapist, 6(1), 68-75 http://doi.org/10.52982/lkj292
Abstract: This preliminary study explores the primary and secondary capacities described by Nossrat Peseschkian in Positive Psychotherapy theory across three generations of the Greek population. The study aims to examine whether primary capacities are more characteristic of Generations X and Y. In contrast, secondary capacities are more characteristic of Generation Z. Another aim is to investigate the influence of primary and secondary capacities on gender within each generation.
The sample comprised 119 participants from Greece aged 18 to 59. According to the findings, neither age nor gender appears to be a factor shaping an individual’s association with primary or secondary capacities as defined in Positive Psychotherapy. This suggests that these capacities may be universal and not influenced by age or gender – at least within the Greek population studied.
Keywords: Positive Psychotherapy, primary capacities, secondary capacities, X, Y, Z generations